MODALS PYQS
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate modal from the
options given in brackets.
1. You _____ (should/can) study hard for the exam.
2. _____ (May/Must) I borrow your pen?
3. I _____ (might/will) go to the park later.
4. You _____ (must/can) wear a helmet while riding a bike.
5. He _____ (could/may) play the piano when he was young.
2)Fill the blank to complete the cautionary declaration, given
below.
The Traffic Police _____ Penalize the Law Breakers strictly.
3) Detect the error and supply the correction for the given
observation by a child.
That needn’t be Dad’s jacket. It’s too small.
ERROR CORRECTION
4) Select the correct option to complete the given sentence from
a handbook for managers. The manager _____ consider the
proposal before making a decision.
A. will
B. should
C. might
D. can
5) Read the given sentence from a recipe review article. Identify
the error and supply the correction in the sentence.
This delightful recipe must keep your hunger pangs at bay with
its balanced spices and oriental flavour.
ERROR CORRECTION
Use the given format for your response.
6) Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line,
from a health magazine.
The advertisement read, ‘If you smoke, statistically your story
_____ end 15% before it should’.
A. must
B. should
C. will
D. ought to
7) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete
the slogan by the Ministry for Child Welfare.
_____ WE AFFORD TO NEGLECT CHILDREN? THINK TWICE!!
A. WILL
B. MAY
C. NEED
D. CAN
8)The hospital board clearly mentioned that you ________ smoke in
the hospital as it is a health hazard for all.
A. cannot
B. must not
C. need not
D. might not
Note- Passengers will not reach the airport late in order to avoid a fine
equivalent to 5% of the basic fare.
Identify the error and supply correction for the following note in
a passengers’ flight instruction manual:
ERROR CORRECTION
ANSWERS
1. should
2. May
3. might
4. must
5. could
2) The traffic police will penalize the law breakers strictly.
Highlights the use of "will" to express certainty or a strong warning.
3) needn't--- CANT
Emphasizes the importance of choosing the correct modal based on the
intended meaning (possibility vs. necessity).
4) B. should
Demonstrates the use of "should" for advice or suggestion.
5) MUST---- WILL
6) WILL
7) Emphasizes the use of "can" to question ability or possibility.
8) must not
Highlights the strong prohibition expressed by "must not."
9) WILL—SHOULD